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Commissioned by the Duke of Mantua Federico II di Gonzaga for his lover Isabella Boschetti, Palazzo Te in Mantua is a masterpiece of Mannerism (late Renaissance style) by architect and painter Giulio Romano. Built between 1524 and 1534, Palazzo Te was a magnificent suburban villa intended for otium (leisure time) and parties of the Gonzaga court, r...

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Various organic farms in Central Italy have a tremendous lifestyle where you can relax and enjoy the thrill of reading a good book or playing an enjoyable game such as Ice Run. Would you want to have the fun experience of living an authentic Italian countryside lifestyle with your family? If the answer is yes, then see some of the best agriturismo...

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Memories of Milan bring images of the Duomo and Via Montenapoleone to mind, art and fashion remaining two of the reasons people like the city so much. But if you’ve visited, and especially if you’ve lived there and enjoyed your evenings and weekend the way locals do, then you must be fond of the navigli, Milan’s own canals. Water isn’t the first th...

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In Campania, in the province of Benevento, lies one of the most beautiful and oldest municipalities in the area, Vitulano. Surrounded by nature, Vitulano is located in a basin at the foot of Mount Camposauro and Mount Pentime and features unique landscapes and important historical monuments. Today we will discover the history and culture of this an...

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Italian Traditions tells you what to see in Riva del Garda starting from this picture taken by Marianna D’Amico on the shores of Lake Garda. Marianna takes us directly to the harbor by the lake. Here we find two medium-sized boats moored on the right. These are the ferries that connect the port of San Nicolò to the main towns of the lake. On the le...

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Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and it is the southernmost region in Italy. Sicily boasts over centuries and centuries of storied history and numerous beautiful landscapes. Here a shot about 10 places to do not miss in Sicily thanks to their breathless landscapes, unforgettable historical sites and their tasty culinary special...

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The Church of San Gennaro at the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte has reopened to the public after 50 years, and it promises to be quite the unusual experience.  Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava has inserted (a lot of) contemporary into Naples’ Baroque soul - as Italy’s Culture Minister Dario Franceschini put it, “The restoration of the Church...

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STUBBORN AS A DONKEY, VIA del Borgo or Via degli Asini (The Donkey’s Road) has shuffled along since it was built in the 14th century. One of the most fetching features of medieval Brisighella is this arched passageway that was born as a plain, old road. As with many other roads in the Middle Ages, it was used as an outpost for guards. The road was...

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Situated in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, on its own peninsula that juts out into the Garda lake for about four kilometers, Sirmione is a privileged destination for many Italians, especially for its precious thermal waters. The first settlements in Sirmione were in Neolithic; from the first century BC, as well as for other areas of the lake...

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Moto Guzzi USA announced its adventure tour program will be taking a stateside trip. The Moto Guzz 'Experience' 2021 will get a North American leg and feature multiple tours for riders to participate in.  The program was launched in Europe, but this year will be the first time that the Italian brand will be holding such an adventure in the United S...

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